VICTORIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Giant Tortoise Enclosure at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden along with Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie during his State visit to the island nation. During the visit, the two leaders observed the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, a species native to Seychelles and regarded as one of the Read More…
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PM Modi on Three-Day Seychelles Visit, to Hold Talks with President Herminie
VICTORIA/NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day State visit to Seychelles, where he is participating as the Guest of Honour at the country’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. The visit, which began on Saturday at the invitation of Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie, coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Read More…
Private Sector Key to India-US Cooperation in AI and Critical Technologies: Official
Washington: The private sector will play a crucial role in advancing India-US cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies and critical minerals, a senior Indian official said as the two countries strengthen collaboration in strategic technology sectors. Speaking at a roundtable titled “Securing the Foundations of AI Together: US–India Cooperation from Minerals to Microchips,” Read More…
Ancy Sojan Sets New National Long Jump Record, Surpasses Anju Bobby George’s 22-Year Mark
BHUBANESWAR: Kerala athlete Ancy Sojan created history by setting a new national record in the women’s long jump at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. Ancy registered a leap of 6.88 metres, breaking the 22-year-old national record of 6.83 metres set by Anju Bobby George during the 2004 Olympics. With the remarkable jump, Read More…
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Pakistan
Islamabad: A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northeastern Afghanistan on Saturday evening, sending tremors across several cities in neighbouring Pakistan. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicentre was located about 43 kilometres south of Jurm district in Read More…
Amit Shah Reviews Central Schemes, Development Projects in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the implementation of key Central government schemes and ongoing development projects in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district. He also directed officials to prepare a contingency plan to address possible challenges arising from the delay in monsoon rains. Representing the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Shah chaired a meeting of Read More…
Delhi University Opens UG Admission Registration for 2026–27 Academic Session
New Delhi: Delhi University has commenced the first phase of undergraduate admission registrations for the 2026–27 academic session through its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. According to a university notification issued on June 26, candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 and wish to secure admission to Delhi University’s colleges Read More…
FCRA Amendments Not Targeting Any Community, Says Kerala BJP Chief
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has defended the amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), stating that the changes were introduced to prevent the misuse of foreign funds for money laundering and were not aimed at targeting any particular community. Responding to concerns raised by several Christian organisations over the FCRA amendments, Chandrasekhar Read More…
Monsoon to Intensify Across Kerala from Today; Heavy Rain Alert Issued
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the southwest monsoon will become active across Kerala from today, bringing widespread rainfall to several parts of the state. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, warning of heavy rainfall. Rain alerts have been issued for all districts except Read More…
Goa Declares 1.03 Crore Sq Metres in South Goa as No Development Zone
Panaji: The Goa government has officially notified 1.03 crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land in South Goa’s Salcete taluka as a No Development Zone (NDZ) under the Regional Plan. State Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane announced on Friday that the protected area includes salt pans, paddy fields, and other environmentally sensitive lands Read More…